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Ian Ridpath

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Born: April 30 1947

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Ian William Ridpath is an English amateur astronomer, who has been an active observer, writer, editor, and broadcaster, on the subject since 1972. He is also known for his UFO skepticism, an interest in astro-philately, marathon running and, most recently, horse racing.

Ridpath has an equally varied and productive professional life. He has written or edited over forty books in the field of astronomy, he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society , a member of the Society of Authors, a member of the Association of British Science Writers, he has worked at the University of London Observatory, and manages a self-publishing business. He also regularly gives talks and lectures on astronomy.

He is most well known in astronomical circles as the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy, and for his updates and work on the acclaimed classic Norton's Star Atlas.

Ian Ridpath

4.1/5 ( ratings)

Born: April 30 1947

Website: Go to Website

Ian William Ridpath is an English amateur astronomer, who has been an active observer, writer, editor, and broadcaster, on the subject since 1972. He is also known for his UFO skepticism, an interest in astro-philately, marathon running and, most recently, horse racing.

Ridpath has an equally varied and productive professional life. He has written or edited over forty books in the field of astronomy, he is a Fellow of the Royal Astronomical Society , a member of the Society of Authors, a member of the Association of British Science Writers, he has worked at the University of London Observatory, and manages a self-publishing business. He also regularly gives talks and lectures on astronomy.

He is most well known in astronomical circles as the editor of the Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy, and for his updates and work on the acclaimed classic Norton's Star Atlas.

Books from Ian Ridpath

Stars and Planets: The Most Complete Guide to the Stars, Planets, Galaxies, and the Solar System

4.3/5 ( ratings)

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of the Universe

4.5/5 ( ratings)

Star Tales

3.7/5 ( ratings)

An Instant Guide to the Stars and Planets: The Sky at Night Described and Illustrated in Full Color

3.5/5 ( ratings)

The Monthly Sky Guide

3.9/5 ( ratings)

A Dictionary Of Astronomy

Philip's Astronomy Starter Pack

4.2/5 ( ratings)

Boy Scouts of America's Deck of Stars

3.6/5 ( ratings)

Secrets of Space

3.5/5 ( ratings)

Il Cielo Stellato

Hviezdy (Ottova Encyklopédia)

Atlas of Stars and Planets: A Beginner's Guide to the Universe (Philip's Astronomy)

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Space

Stars (Collins Gem)

Messages from the Stars: Communication and Contact with Extraterrestrial Life

Cambridge Astronomy Dictionary

Estrellas y planetas

Astronomy

Facts On File Stars & Planets Atlas

The Times Universe: A Photographic Guide